Michaels Beacon Hill Shopping Centre, Calgary

Michaels is the largest arts and crafts retailer in North America. It all started in Texas 1984 with only 16 locations and grew to over 500 locations by 1995 which tripled in size by new store openings and acquisitions. Today there are more than 1,100 Michaels stores between the US and Canada. Recollections, Studio Decor, Bead Landing, Creatology, Ashland, Celebrate it, Art Minds, Artist's Loft, Craft Smart and Loops & Threads, are ten exclusive brands at Michaels.